Giants Send 10 Players and Coaches to World Baseball Classic

San Francisco's contingent includes stars like Logan Webb and Harrison Bader representing eight different countries.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 9:39pm by Ben Kaplan

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The San Francisco Giants are sending seven players and three coaches to represent eight different countries in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. The Giants' contingent includes ace pitcher Logan Webb on Team USA, outfielders Jung Hoo Lee (South Korea), Harrison Bader (Israel), and Heliot Ramos (Puerto Rico), as well as second baseman Luis Arráez (Venezuela) and relievers Jose Butto (Venezuela) and Tristan Beck (Great Britain).

Why it matters

The World Baseball Classic is a prestigious international baseball tournament that showcases top talent from around the globe. The Giants' strong representation reflects the team's depth of talent and the global reach of their players and coaching staff.

The details

The Giants' 10-man contingent to the World Baseball Classic includes ace pitcher Logan Webb on Team USA, outfielders Jung Hoo Lee (South Korea), Harrison Bader (Israel), and Heliot Ramos (Puerto Rico), second baseman Luis Arráez (Venezuela), relievers Jose Butto (Venezuela) and Tristan Beck (Great Britain), and coaches Dave Righetti (Italy), Ron Wotus (Italy), and Jacob Cruz (Mexico).

  • The World Baseball Classic begins on March 5, 2026.

The players

Logan Webb

The Giants' ace pitcher will represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

Jung Hoo Lee

The Giants' outfielder will represent South Korea in the World Baseball Classic.

Harrison Bader

The Giants' new center fielder will represent Israel in the World Baseball Classic.

Heliot Ramos

The Giants' outfielder will represent Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic.

Luis Arráez

The Giants' new second baseman will represent Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.

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What’s next

The World Baseball Classic will take place from March 5-23, 2026 in the United States, Japan, and Puerto Rico.

The takeaway

The Giants' strong representation in the World Baseball Classic reflects the depth of talent on their roster and the global reach of their players and coaching staff. Fans can look forward to seeing their favorite Giants stars compete on the international stage.